Building Cross-Platform AI Desktop Apps with Gemini API and Tauri 2.0
A practical guide to building macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop AI apps using Tauri 2.0 and Gemini API. Learn secure API key management with a Rust backend, real-time streaming via Tauri's event system, and native OS integration with working production code.
Notes from Adding a Gemini-powered Chat to a Flutter App I Run Solo — design choices and gotchas across iOS and Android
Working notes from layering Gemini API on top of a Flutter app I've been shipping to iOS and Android as a solo indie developer. Covers monthly cost breakdown (Gemini + Firestore + AdMob), how I recover streamed responses that stall on iOS background, and the practical line for free vs. premium tiering — with code and real numbers.
Gemini API × Kotlin Multiplatform: to Shared AI Logic for iOS and Android
A complete guide to integrating Gemini API with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) for shared AI logic across iOS and Android. Covers Gradle setup, Ktor HTTP client, SwiftUI/Compose UI, secure API key management, multimodal image analysis, and production deployment.